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Patrol Officer - Lateral Hire

Wadsworth City
Wadsworth, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LATERAL HIRE for PATROL OFFICER

The City of Wadsworth is accepting applications for lateral hires for the position of Patrol Officer.

Minimum Qualifications for Employment:

An applicant must meet or possess all of the following qualifications to be eligible for a lateral hire appointment to the Patrol Officer position. An applicant must be appointed to a Patrol Officer position prior to reaching the age of forty (40):

  • Citizen of the United States
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license;
  • A driving record that qualifies the candidate to be insurable and to remain insurable under the city’s vehicle insurance policy as deemed by the City;
  • Favorable employment history, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience at an Ohio law enforcement agency as a full-time Patrol Officer within the last twelve (12) months
  • Criminal record free of felony convictions or other crimes of aggression or violence.

An applicant must successfully pass a series of assessments prior to receiving a final appointment, which will include the following:

  • A thorough background investigation, including criminal history and employment reference checks;
  • A polygraph examination and/or computer voice stress analysis (CVSA);
  • A psychological evaluation;
  • A physical fitness test;
  • A medical examination; and
  • A nine (9) panel drug screen.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation starting rate for a lateral hire is dependent on the years of verified experience in their most recent employment as a Patrol Officer. The City offers excellent benefits to include accrued leave (e.g., sick, vacation, holiday), uniform allowance, comprehensive health insurance including medical, prescription and dental coverage, optional vision insurance, and participation in the Ohio Police and Fire Retirement System (OP&F).

The wage rate(s) for this position is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Wadsworth and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association.


Job Details

Category
City of Wadsworth
Status
Open
Posted
September 24, 2026 2:00 PM
Closing
Open Until Filled

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